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Chapter 9 Flashcards

1
Q

The techniques used in structural forcible entry:
A: cannot be used to gain entry to vehicles or rail cars
B: should do minimal damage and provide quick access
C: may be preferable to normal means of entry during a fire
D: are decided upon by the rapid intervention crew supervisor

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B: should do minimal damage and provide quick access

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Which factor affects the decision of where to force entry?
A: Building’s age
B: Weather conditions
C: Building’s occupancy type
D: How forcible entry will affect ventilation

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D: How forcible entry will affect ventilation

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Before performing forcible entry at a commercial or industrial occupancy, a firefighter should “try before you pry” and:
A: radio the computer-aided dispatch center
B: look for a lockbox near the main entrance
C: get permission from the building’s owner or superintendent
D: request mutual aid to help force the stronger building materials

A

B: look for a lockbox near the main entrance

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Security barriers such as bars, grilles, and Lexan windows:
A: can be forced using common power tools
B: cannot be forced, even with specialized tools
C: require specialized training and tools to force
D: provide a more secure point of entry for a building

A

C: require specialized training and tools to force

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Which is an unsafe action that can cause injury to firefighters?
A: Cutting through cables with bolt cutters
B: Using multiple types of power tools to cut a material
C: Cutting through wooden structural materials with a pick-head axe
D: Using a cutting tool to cut a material for which it was not designed

A

D: Using a cutting tool to cut a material for which it was not designed

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Which forcible entry task is a pick-head axe well suited to perform?
A: Pry security bars off of windows
B: Cut through the hasp of a padlock
C: Remove shingles and other roof coverings
D: Strike another tool to force it through a doorjamb

A

C: Remove shingles and other roof coverings

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Unlike a pick-head axe, a flat-head axe can be used to:
A: remove aluminum siding
B: remove roofing materials
C: chop through wooden structural components
D: strike another tool to force it through a doorjamb

A

D: strike another tool to force it through a doorjamb

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Manual bolt cutters cannot cut hasps, padlock shackles, or: 
A: pins
B: cables
C: security bolts
D: high-security chains
A

D: high-security chains

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9
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What is required for forcible entry operations involving cutting torches?
A: Air monitoring devices
B: Rapid Intervention Crew
C: Hearing protection and SCBA
D: Charged hose line standing by
A

D: Charged hose line standing by

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Which tool would be helpful when performing forcible entry in an area with limited space? 
A: Handsaw
B: Rotary saw
C: Plasma cutters
D: Oxyacetylene torch
A

A: Handsaw

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Never use a power saw: 
A: when wearing SCBA
B: in subzero temperatures 
C: in a flammable atmosphere
D: when a handsaw could accomplish the task
A

C: in a flammable atmosphere

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When using a rotary saw to cut metal, firefighters should:
A: have a RIC team standing by
B: have a charged hose line nearby
C: use an air-monitoring device beforehand
D: first try a hand tool to accomplish the task

A

B: have a charged hose line nearby

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Which type of tools act as a lever to provide mechanical advantage when opening doors and windows or moving heavy objects?
A: Prying tools
B: Pulling tools
C: Cutting tools
D: Striking tools
A

A: Prying tools

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Which rescue tool can be placed in a door frame to spread the frame far enough apart so that the door can swing open?
A: Air chisel
B: Hydraulic ram
C: Hydraulic cutters
D: San Francisco hook
A

B: Hydraulic ram

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Which situation would you call for the use of a pushing or pulling tool such as a drywall hook or a pike pool?
A: Prying open an exterior door
B: Forcing entry through a padlock
C: Opening a ceiling to check for fire extension
D: Creating an escape opening in an exterior wall

A

C: Opening a ceiling to check for fire extension

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A \_\_\_ is an example of a striking tool used for forcible entry. 
A: pike pole
B: kelly tool
C: pick-head axe
D: sledge hammer
A

D: sledge hammer

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17
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When selecting tools to perform forcible entry, firefighters must select the tool that:
A: is the lightest or most portable
B: has been most recently inspected
C: is most appropriate for the task at hand
D: will be the least likely to break under pressure

A

C: is most appropriate for the task at hand

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When performing forcible entry, it is important to:
A: use the largest tool available
B: position so your weight is on the back foot
C: use handle extenders to provide more leverage
D: be sure that other personnel are out of the immediate area

A

D: be sure that other personnel are out of the immediate area

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To prevent injuries while using forcible entry tools, always:
A: sharpen the blades as much as possible
B: use “cheater bars” to gain mechanical advantage
C: ensure that you have room to operate the tool properly
D: ensure that other personnel are close by to provide assistance

A

C: ensure that you have room to operate the tool properly

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When using power saws for forcible entry, firefighters must:
A: select the largest saw available
B: be aware of hidden electrical wires and gas lines
C: use a blade that has not recently been sharpened
D: place the blade against the material before turning the saw on

A

B: be aware of hidden electrical wires and gas lines

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21
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How should prying tools be carried? 
A: Strapped to another tool
B: Placed in the tool's scabbard
C: Pointed or sharp edges facing up 
D: Pointed or sharp edges facing away from the body
A

D: Pointed or sharp edges facing away from the body

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22
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When outside a structure, a pike pole should be carried with the tool head: 
A: cradled in one arm
B: upright close to the body
C: pointing to the rear of the body
D: down and positioned ahead of the body
A

D: down and positioned ahead of the body

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Power tools should be started:
A: in the area where the work will be performed
B: with the blade facing up and toward the operator
C: with the blade facing down and toward the operator
D: more than 10 feet (3m) away from where the work will be performed

A

A: in the area where the work will be performed

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What should you do if you find a forcible entry tool that is damaged?
A: Throw the tool away
B: Attempt to repair the tool yourself
C: Remove the tool from service after using it
D: Tag the tool, remove it from service, and send it to the proper authority

A

D: Tag the tool, remove it from service, and send it to the proper authority

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25
Q 
Wooden tool handles should be inspected for:
A: splinters
B: melting or fraying
C: discoloured varnish
D: chipped or faded paint
A

A: splinters

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Fiberglass tool handles should be maintained by: 
A: varnishing them
B: washing with a mild detergent
C: rubbing them with boiled linseed oil
D: using adhesive barcodes to mark them
A

B: washing with a mild detergent

27
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If the blade of an axe is too thick, regardless of its sharpness:
A: grinding the cutting edges will be necessary
B: it will be completely useless for forcible entry
C: it will be difficult to drive the axe head through ordinary objects
D: pieces of the blade may break when cutting gravel roofs or striking nails in doors

A

C: it will be difficult to drive the axe head through ordinary objects

28
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Unprotected metal surfaces on tools should not be painted because:
A: the metal will rust
B: paint hides defects
C: the paint will chip as the tool is used
D: paint will react violently with the metal

A

B: paint hides defects

29
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Damage resulting from forcible entry may be reduced by:
A: using a lock box, if available
B: using multiple tools to force a door
C: breaking windows rather than a door
D: forcing the door as quickly as possible

A

A: using a lock box, if available

30
Q 
If a door is opened, a structure's \_\_\_\_ will change, which may cause the fire to grow
A: live load
B: dead load
C: ventilation profile
D: construction type
A

C: ventilation profile

31
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When gaining access to a property by forcing a gate, firefighters should:
A: pry the gate before attempting to cut it
B: cut the gate instead of trying to pry it open
C: choose the method that is effective, but causes the least damage
D: depend on the quickest method of access, regardless of the amount of damage it will do

A

C: choose the method that is effective, but causes the least damage

32
Q 
Which type of lock commonly found in residential applications has a singe-cylinder and is mounted above the doorknob?
A: Night latch
B: Key-in-knob lock
C: Electromagnetic lock
D: Tubular deadbolt lock
A

D: Tubular deadbolt lock

33
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Which type of lock is mounted on the inside surface of the door and is used as a supplemental lock for doors? 
A: Rim lock
B: Mortise lock
C: Cylindrical lock
D: Electromagnetic lock
A

A: Rim lock

34
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An electromagnetic lock is an example of a: 
A: rim lock
B: mortise lock
C: cylindrical lock
D: high-security lock
A

D: high security lock

35
Q 
Padlocks and surface bolts are examples of: 
A: rim locks
B: locking devices
C: cylindrical locks
D: high-security locks
A

B: locking devices

36
Q 
Which type of locking device that is often found in hotel rooms restricts the opening of a door using a U-shaped shackle that connects with a shaft and knob mounted on the doorframe?
A: Door chain
B: Door limiter
C: Internal-mounted bolt
D: Electronic keyless lock
A

B: Door limiter

37
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Why must forcible entry and door control be coordinated?
A: Breaking a door or window introduces a new source of oxygen to the fire
B: Forcing entry without controlling the door will result in an increased fuel load
C: If the door is not controlled during forcible entry, the building is at a higher risk of collapse
D: The door must be controlled so that forcible entry techniques don’t cause unnecessary damage to the door

A

A: Breaking a door or window introduces a new source of oxygen to the fire

38
Q 
Which forcible entry technique changes the ventilation profile of the building because it cannot be undone once completed? 
A: Picking the lock
B: Breaking the glass in the door
C: Cutting the shackles of a padlock
D: Removing the hinges from the door
A

B: Breaking the glass in the door

39
Q

If you can see the hinges of a door, it:
A: swings towards you
B: swings away from you
C: will require power tools to force
D: cannot be opened using conventional forcible entry methods

A

A: swings towards you

40
Q 
Which tool would be best suited for forcing a metal-clad inward swinging door in a masonry wall? 
A: Rambar
B: Rabbit tool
C: Halligan tool
D: Pick-head axe
A

B: Rabbit tool

41
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Double-swinging doors:
A: require the use of a rabbit tool for forcible entry
B: require the use of a cutting torch for forcible entry
C: can often be pried apart using a rambar or Halligan
D: can be opened by cutting the door limiter that secures them

A

C: can often be pried apart using a rambar or Halligan

42
Q 
Which kind of door would be forced by inserting a rotary saw blade through the opening and cutting the security bar?
A: Sliding door
B: Outward-swinging door
C: Tempered plate glass security door
D: Double-swinging door with a drop bar
A

D: Double-swinging door with a drop bar

43
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When tempered plate glass doors are encountered:
A: the glass should only be broken as a last resort
B: firefighters should don hearing protection before breaking the glass
C: a reciprocating saw can be used to cut the glass out of the door frames
D: breaking the glass is the safest, quickest way to enter the building

A

A: the glass should only be broken as a last resort

44
Q 
Sliding doors can be forced by: 
A: removing the door's hinges
B: cutting the glass with a hand saw
C: spreading the door from the frame
D: lifting the sliding panel up and out of its track
A

D: lifting the sliding panel up and out of its track

45
Q

Security doors and gates cause a problem for firefighters during forcible entry operations, because they:
A: require extra planning and will delay entry
B: cannot be forced using common forcible entry tools
C: are expensive and difficult to replace for homeowners if damaged
D: indicate that the structure will likely have more layers of security in place beyond the gate

A

A: require extra planning and will delay entry

46
Q 
K-tools and shove knives are used for: 
A: breaking glass in doors
B: through-the-lock forcible entry
C: forcing security doors and gates
D: breaching the walls of a structure
A

B: through-the-lock forcible entry

47
Q 
Which tool was developed to force entry on locks with protective collars or cone-shaped covers? 
A: A-tool
B: K-tool
C: Rambar
D: Shove knife
A

A: A-tool

48
Q

A J-tool is made of rigid, heavy gauge wired and is designed to:
A: open a sliding door or pocket door
B: remove the faceplate of a lock cylinder
C: cut off the protective collar on a lock cylider
D: open a double-swinging door that is equipped with panic hardware

A

D: open a double-swinging door that is equipped with panic hardware

49
Q 
A \_\_\_\_ is a wedge-shaped tool that widens to break the shackle of a padlock 
A: shove knife
B: hammerhead pick
C: duck-billed lock breaker
D: hockey puck lock breaker
A

C: duck-billed lock breaker

50
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Which method would be used to force an overhead door?
A: Pry the door open using a Halligan and flat head axe
B: Use vice grips to pry the door up to prevent it from closing
C: Attach a chain to the handle of the door and use a hydraulic door opener to pull the chain upward
D: Use a rotary saw to cut an opening, then enter and use the lift mechanism to open the door fully

A

D: Use a rotary saw to cut an opening, then enter and use the lift mechanism to open the door fully

51
Q

Which location would likely be protected by a fire door?
A: The front door on a residential home
B: The entrance to an office exit stairwell
C: Separating a dining room from a kitchen
D: As an emergency exit door on a movie theatre

A

B: The entrance to an office exit stairwell

52
Q 
Interior fire doors: 
A: will lock in place when closed
B: should never be propped open
C: will not lock in place when closed
D: have no impact on a structure's ventilation
A

C: will not lock in place when closed

53
Q

Glass shards that result from firefighters breaking windows during forcible entry:
A: have little effect on firefighter entry into the structure
B: are usually large and can be easily removed from the entry area
C: must be cleaned from the area before firefighters can enter the building
D: can create a dangerous surface for firefighters advancing hoselines

A

D: can create a dangerous surface for firefighters advancing hoselines

54
Q 
Windows with safety film may require \_\_\_ to break the windows
A: rabbit tools
B: cutting tools
C: a flat-head axe
D: pushing/pulling tools
A

B: cutting tools

55
Q

If the lock of a metal-frame double-hung window does not force with minimum pressure applied:
A: the lock should be able to be forced, using a larger, stronger tool
B: the panes should be removed by breaking the seal between them
C: a saw should be used to cut the glass out of the window openings
D: it may be quicker to break the glass and open the lock manually

A

D: it may be quicker to break the glass and open the lock manually

56
Q

If you must enter through a jalousie window, it may be faster and more efficient to:
A: cut the window panel out of the frame
B: break the glass in the individual panes and spread the window frame
C: cut through the wall around the entire window assembly and remove it
D: break the lowest pane, cut the screen and unlock the locking mechanism

A

C: cut through the wall around the entire window assembly and remove it

57
Q

If a building has security bars on the windows,
A: the windows must be opened from the inside
B: remove only the security bars on the ground level
C: the windows with bars should be left alone and other windows should be chosen for egress
D: all bars should be removed to allow emergency egress for inside crews if adequate resources are available

A

D: all bars should be removed to allow emergency egress for inside crews if adequate resources are available

58
Q

A partial or total structural collapse could be a direct result of:
A: breaking window glass to gain access to the building’s interior
B: opening the door of a building that contains a ventilation-limited fire
C: creating a hole in a load-bearing interior wall of a fire-weakened structure
D: breaching a load-bearing exterior wall of a fire-weakened structure

A

D: breaching a load-bearing exterior wall of a fire-weakened structure

59
Q

One problem with breaching interior and exterior walls is that:
A: it might increase the dead load of the structure
B: they may conceal electrical wires and gas pipes
C: most walls are made of concrete, which is difficult to breach
D: it will compromise the integrity of the structure beyond repair

A

B: they may conceal electrical wires and gas pipes

60
Q

When using hand tools to breach exterior wood frame walls it is safest to:
A: have a power tool as a backup just in case the hand tool breaks
B: have multiple firefighters working at once to create the entry quickly
C: strike and make cuts toward the center of the opening you want to create first
D: outline the opening with a saw and then strike or make cuts starting at the corner of the opening

A

C: strike and make cuts toward the center of the opening you want to create first

61
Q 
Which tool would be practical to use to make an opening that is large enough for a firefighter to pass through in a brick or concrete block wall? 
A: Jack-hammer
B: Battering ram
C: Sledgehammer
D: Reciprocating saw
A

A: Jack-hammer

62
Q

When breaching an exterior metal wall with a rotary saw, firefighters should:
A: have a team standing by with an uncharged hose line
B: have a charged hose line or fire extinguisher available
C: start cuts on either side of the nails or rivets that fasten the wall to the studs
D: be aware that the vibration of the saw will greatly increase the possibility of structural collapse

A

B: have a charged hose line or fire extinguisher available

63
Q

Plaster or gypsum wall covering on interior walls:
A: requires the use of power saws to be breached
B: can cause increased fire spread within the compartment
C: is designed to provide structural stability to the compartment
D: is designed to provide fire resistance and limit fire spread within the structure

A

D: is designed to provide fire resistance and limit fire spread within the structure

64
Q

Wallboard that has been reinforced with Lexan:
A: will be labelled
B: can be breached by hand tools
C: cannot be breached, even with power tools
D: can be identified during pre-incident surveys

A

D: can be identified during pre-incident surveys

A - FESTI 9/10/11 (3 decks)

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